This role pays less than
74%
of similar roles. Most pay
$152,000–$187,200
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$152k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Amazon Inc
Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing
Amazon Inc currently has
492 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$143,700–$194,400
across 482 roles with salary data.
Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG), SEIT is a technical role within the multi-disciplinary ALG Engineering team. The position focuses on the development and delivery of tailored space and terrestrial solutions for government customers. You will be responsible for all aspects of space and ground segment systems engineering, including architecture development, requirements definition, interface design, integration, testing, verification, and validation for satellite buses, RF payloads, optical payloads, and custom terminals. Day-to-day tasks involve performing trade studies, managing technical data analysis, resolving cross-functional issues, and ensuring system integrity through performance testing under various conditions. Required skills include expertise in space vehicle systems, power and mass budgets, and configuration management. Preferred technical proficiencies include Python, Matlab, LabVIEW, C/C++, Docker, Rust, and experience with RF systems, antenna theory, and cloud infrastructure.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $193000 from 64 postings across 18 companies.
Manage all aspects of space and ground segment systems engineering including concept development, trade studies, and requirements decomposition.
Define and track system-level budgets for power, mass, and other technical performance metrics throughout the development lifecycle.
Design, integrate, and test satellite bus components, RF payloads, optical payloads, and custom ground or user terminals.
Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and software-to-hardware integration to ensure mission functionality before and after launch.
Conduct technical data analysis to verify and maintain system configurations according to operational requirements.
Resolve cross-functional technical issues using data-driven methods to determine optimal engineering solutions.
Develop and improve internal systems engineering processes and rigor for the manufacturing and testing organization.
What we're looking for
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in space vehicle, RF payload, optical payload, or ground terminal integration and test.
5+ years of experience in space and ground systems engineering principles including requirements analysis, configuration management, and verification/validation.
5+ years of experience developing system level budgets (power, dV, pointing, link) and tracking them through the lifecycle.
5+ years of experience using standard electronic lab test equipment like network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
Master's degree or higher in engineering or physics (preferred).
MES
ERP
MRP
PLM
AS9100
SPC
Process Automation
Root Cause Analysis
KPI Dashboards
OEE
Traceability Systems
Hardware Engineering
Systems Engineering
Integration & Test